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Lime rice with guava

Lime rice with guava

A delicious and refreshing accompaniment, combining guava, chili pepper, and garlic for a unique flavor.

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Recipe from R1F4T, MD Abu Siyam (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This tangy rice with guava is a perfect dish for summer days. It combines flavorful ingredients to create a refreshing and acidic taste. Served with rice, it adds a touch of color and flavor to your meals.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$1.10 $0.28 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.15
  • $0.15
  • $0.21
  • $0.06
  • $0.53

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, thoroughly wash the mangoes and cut them into small pieces. ≈ 8 min
  2. If there are any blemishes, remove them. ≈ 3 min
  3. Heat some oil paint in a pot, then add cumin and cardamom leaves.
  4. Once the mixture starts to boil, add the chopped onion and dried chili peppers and cook for a few minutes.
  5. Then, add chopped garlic, fresh peppers, and turmeric powder. ≈ 3 min
  6. Mix well for 2 to 3 minutes, to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
  7. Next, add the cooked rice and mix well with the salt. ≈ 4 min
  8. If the rice is too acidic, you can add a little sugar to balance the flavors. ≈ 3 min
  9. Finally, cook the mangoes in water until they are tender.
  10. This will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes, and the mangoes will become soft and the flavors will blend harmoniously.

The bill

Lime rice with guava

  • Chopped onion: 1$0.15
  • 5-6 dried hot peppers$0.15
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic$0.21
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon$0.06
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame oil$0.53

Total$1.10

that's $0.28 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 5-6 green gooseberries
  • Chopped onion: 1
  • 5-6 dried hot peppers
  • 2 green chili peppers, raw
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon
  • To taste
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
  • sugar: 1 teaspoon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground black cumin
  • Two leaves of tej (or tea leaves)

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